Emerson Knives

Based in Torrance, CA, Emerson Knives has quickly become one of the premier knife companies in the world. Founded in 1997 by Ernest Emerson and his wife, Emerson Knives quickly found a strong following among law enforcement and the military. Best known for their tactical knife line, Emerson knives can best be described in one word: tough. Utilizing the best materials available, nearly all Emerson Knives are produced in the US.

Emerson Knives was the first major knife maker to utilize a "chisel" grind on nearly all the different models they offer. According to Ernest Emerson, this type of blade grind is superior because the grind is "ground on one side only, possesses greater strength, (due to increased cross sectional mass) and they cut with an ease not found on any other type of blade. This is because there is no parasitic drag produced by the flat side when cutting --- no drag points. On top of that, they are much easier to sharpen --- you only have to sharpen one side." If you've ever seen an Emerson knife perform, then you can see exactly what Ernest is talking about.

If you depend on your gear, then an Emerson Knife may be for you. They aren't cheap, but you truly get what you pay for.